Our Mission
Our mission is to preserve the legacy of Henrietta Lacks and educate future generations on the impact of her immortal HeLa cells while promoting health equity and social justice.
HELA100: HENRIETTA LACKS CENTENNIAL CELLEBRATION
Honoring 100 years of impact. August 1, 2020, marked the 100th birthday of Henrietta Lacks, whose immortal HeLa cells continue to lead to some of the greatest scientific advancements of our time. Henrietta's family invites the world to cellebrate this momentous occasion!
HELA100.ORG is the home of The Lacks Family's year-long outreach and education campaign to honor Henrietta Lacks.
CO-FOUNDERS
As the children of Henrietta Lacks’ son David “Sonny” Lacks, Jeri and David Jr. co-founded "CELLebrate Henrietta Lacks" and The Lacks Family led HELA100: Henrietta Lacks Centennial CELLebration to ensure that future generations recognize their grandmother's incontestable impact through education and dialogue. Click here to learn more about their work and story.
CONTACT
To learn more about CELLebrate Henrietta Lacks, for media inquires or to request an interview Jeri Lacks -Whye or David Lacks, Jr. email media@hela100.org.
Our Objectives
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Our Mission
The Henrietta Lacks House of Healing (HLHOH) is a 501c3 non-profit that provides transitional housing, educational and health resources to combat homelessness, recidivism and facilitate re-entry into the community after recent release.
FOUNDER
As the child of Henrietta’s second daughter Deborah Lacks, Alfred Lacks Carter started the Henrietta Lacks House of Healing to ensure there are equitable opportunities in Baltimore for marginalized men and women in the very community Henrietta raised her children. Today, Alfred serves as the Founder & President of the Henrietta Lacks House of Healing. Click here to learn more about his work and story.
CONTACT
FISCAL SPONSORSHIP
Henrietta Lacks House of Healing collaborates as the fiscal sponsor of HELA100: Henrietta Lacks Centennial CELLebration led by The Lacks Family.
MAIL: Henrietta Lacks House of Healing
PHONE: 410-864-3510
EMAIL: helahouse@hela100.org.
